Situated along the beautiful Georgia coast is a small island with a rich history. If you love history, beautiful scenery, outdoor fun and delicious seafood Jekyll Island has it all. Where to stay...Walk in the footsteps of some of histories famous millionaire families such as the Vanderbilt's and the Rockefellers. The Jekyll Island club is a historical hotel that was once a private club for many of the most famous millionaire families of the United States. Their homes situated around this beautiful hotel are available for tours. The tour guides are full of stories of the lives of these families and the time they spent wintering here on this beautiful island. The club was built for their friends who came to visit them during the winter months. You can now stay in many of these rooms as well as in some of the homes around the property. This charming, piece of history is so welcoming you will not want to leave. Where to eat...The Jekyll Island Club has several options right on site. Walk downstairs for a grand meal in the Grand Dining Room as the millionaire families once did, grab a quick breakfast or a sandwich before heading off to explore the island at the Pantry, or head to the waterfront for a delicious meal with a beautiful view at the Wharf. Each has a unique setting, delicious food and large portions. Around the island you will find several other restaurant options that are also delicious such as The Jekyll Market at Beachtown. We stopped in for an ice cream cone and found a collection of all types of foods. A great place to find some unique things. When to visit...Most people think of visiting the beach in the summer while the summer is a great time to visit the island our favorite time to go is the winter. The weather is generally mild and perfect for getting outdoors and exploring. There are fewer people crowding the beaches and the tours, restaurants have little to no waiting time and the hotels are advertising their cheapest rates! What to do...Jekyll Island offers many different things to do. Biking, fishing, swimming and historical tours just to name a few. There are miles of bike trails and beaches to explore. The millionaires village offers history tours, restaurants, golf, croquet and shopping. You can tour historical homes by carriage, trolley or bicycle and don't miss the phone that was the used in the first transcontinental phone call in 1915. Another must do is Driftwood Beach. This unique beach is littered with driftwood which creates a picturesque place to enjoy the evening or a place to explore and climb as you wander through the branches and tree trunks. If you are visiting in the months of January and February stop into visitor center and get the details for their traditional island treasure hunt. Over the years beachcombers have come to the island in search of glass floats that have washed ashore after breaking away from fishing nets. Through the years these glass floats have become popular with treasure hunters. To keep this tradition alive the island has created a treasure hunt for locals and visitors in the winter months. They hide clear plastic globes around the island. If you find a globe it can be returned to the visitors center and exchanged for a beautiful glass float specially designed by a local artist. These beautiful floats are on display in the visitor center. Many locals have said they look year after year and have never found a globe while first time visitors have walked right up on one. Whether you find a float or not this treasure hunt will have you exploring this island and enjoying all it has to offer. If after all your treasure hunting you end up with no treasure and you can't live without one they can also be purchased at the visitors center. Some things to note... The island does require an entrance fee of $6 dollars as you drive onto the island. It is not required daily just each time you drive through the gates onto the island. If you will be driving on and off the island during your stay a week long pass is also available. The trolley tour is the only tour that you gives you entrance to the historical homes in the millionaires village. If traveling south along I-95 to get to Jekyll Island make a stop in the tiny town of Darian, GA for an off the beaten path seafood restaurant you will not want to miss. Skipper's Fish Camp a river front Oyster Bar & Grill with its small town charm and delicious seafood is the perfect stop to grab lunch or dinner and stretch your legs as you make your way down to Georgia's golden isles. Adventure awaits in Jekyll Island, GA...Go!
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